| Subject | Date Asked |
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| HGH & Rhinoplasty | 11/16/2009 |
Q: and if you know of any other individual who may be better suited to answering all or some of my ...
A: I do not have any experience either with HGH, but medically speaking I would wait until you are done ...
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| Breast implant | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Doctor, I had breast augmentation 2 months ago in a Colombia, South America. After 2 weeks of my ...
A: Lynn, This may be a problem. You may have developed a hematoma at the 2 week mark and now you have ...
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| surgeries for minors | 11/1/2009 |
Q: what requirements in detail are needed for a 16 year old minor to undergo a nosejob and neck ...
A: If you are a male, you should not be having rhinoplasty at this age. If you are female, it is ...
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| swollen and hard abdomen after tt | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I am now almost 2 years post abdominoplasty op and have read several letters on this site and can ...
A: June, I dont know what scar tissue you are talking about. I would assume the scar on the incision. ...
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| nipples after breast lift | 10/20/2009 |
Q: i had a breast lift on 10/6/09, a week later my nipples began to look like someone who was burned in ...
A: Ok. So you have a breast reduction not a lift. Completely different procedures. Yes you do get a ...
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| nipples after breast lift | 10/19/2009 |
Q: i had a breast lift on 10/6/09, a week later my nipples began to look like someone who was burned in ...
A: I am confused here as I am missing a part of the story. A breast lift and skin graft dont really go ...
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| reduction of scars from mastopexy | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Esmailian, I had a mastopexy almost 5 weeks ago and I am wondering what to use on the anchor shaped ...
A: I have found that plain paper tape you can buy from the pharmacy is the best thing for scars. There ...
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| breast reduction - new info | 10/11/2009 |
Q: Hey, I've recently been denied by my insurance to get a breast reduction. A little over two weeks ...
A: Ok Jesse, I remember now. Yes, they wanted more conservative or medical treatment before allowing ...
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| breast reduction - new info | 10/11/2009 |
Q: Hey, I've recently been denied by my insurance to get a breast reduction. A little over two weeks ...
A: I cant say because I need other information as to why your were denied. If it was due to size or ...
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| Bump After Septorhinoplasty | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I had a septorhinoplasty about 3 and a half months ago to fix deviated septum and remove a rather ...
A: You need to wait a year from the time of surgery to do revision. Revision cost has to be determined ...
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| Jackson-Pratt drain | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I am status post 4 weeks abdominoplasty/double hernia repair and was told the two Jackson-Pratt ...
A: Sometimes the drains stay in longer than we would like, specially in bigger and combined cases. If ...
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| Permenant filler infection (abcess) | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I had been injected with a permanent filler called esteform in my cheeks. Two months later i ...
A: It is impossible for me to tell you that. It is possible that the stuff came out, but it is ...
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| PLASTIC SURGEON IN CALI | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am a high school student wanting to be involved in a medical carrer. I know that being a freshman ...
A: A lot of hard work and dedication. If you are asking this, it may not be the field for you. You ...
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| Internal Scars after Maxillofacial surgery | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have had two operations to reduce and fix the Zygomatic complex and upper and lower orbital rim. I ...
A: It really good be any or all of the above you mentioned. It could be nerve injury, swelling, scar ...
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| breast lift (mastopexy) | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I had a breast lift 9 days ago and I am horrified. My nipples are the size (diameter) of quarters ...
A: I wouldnt even think about any surgeries at this point. You are only 9 days out which is nothing as ...
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| Still Hump After Septorhinoplasty | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am a little over 2 months post-op septorhinoplasty to correct deviated septum and a rather large ...
A: It feels all like bone, but it is not all bone, part of the dorsum is cartilage. Now the residual ...
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| Post Breast Reduction Pain | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction and areolar reduction 3 months ago. my left breast is mostly numb and my ...
A: They are two different breasts and will heal differently. I ultimately say that at about 1 years ...
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| Post Breast Reduction Pain | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction and areolar reduction 3 months ago. my left breast is mostly numb and my ...
A: What you describe is unusual but it happens to some patients. Obviously is has to do with the ...
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| Re: Nasal Hump Still There After Septorhinoplasty | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I had a septorhinoplasty 2 months ago to correct a deviated septum and shave down a rather large ...
A: This is an issue with large dorsal hump and perhaps patients with thick skin. It is possible that ...
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| dehiscence | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I had reconstructive breast surgery due to breast cancer. Mar 12, 2009 a tissue expander was imput ...
A: Sorry to hear about your situation. I would say not to the levaquin. Rare to have the incision ...
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| Chin surgery | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I had a sliding genioplasty in November of 2008 for purely cosmetic reasons (too add length to my ...
A: I would go see your plastic surgery and have him exam the area. You could have the soft tissue ...
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| gore-tex or silicone? | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My name is Cassie and I'm planning to get a nose job. I have your typical Asian nose.. a bit wide ...
A: I would ask you doctor what he thinks are the risks and benefits. The problems with any synthetic ...
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| smile :) | 8/18/2009 |
Q: they have little flabs of fat on the corners of my smile. ...
A: Aaron I havent seen your corners of the mouth, so maybe you should send yours as well. But I think ...
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| breast reduction and bad recovery, why? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: i want to have a breast reduction surgery but after seeing pictures of patients whose operation went ...
A: Holly, Unfortunately there is no guarantee to not have a complication. Complications happen and are ...
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| scars on inside of cheeks | 8/9/2009 |
Q: a few years ago i had a nervous habit of chewing off the skin on the inside of my cheeks. i still ...
A: Scar revisions can always be done. I am not sure if the scars on the outside are related to the ...
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| rhinoplasty | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I plan on getting rhinoplasty, maybe within a couple years. I have two questions: I was looking over ...
A: No not concerning that the plastic surgeon is not on there. What you need to make sure is that he ...
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| scar revision | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My name is tanveer ahmed.i stay in bangalore India.sir i would like to ask about the facial palstic ...
A: To remove a scar it needs to be excised, so you will have a scar there forever, it is just a matter ...
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| TUMMY TUCK | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on May 20,2009 and everything has gone great except that when I have sex with my ...
A: This is the first that I have heard of this. But certainly it has to do with what you have ...
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| Tummy tuck | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I know I need a tummy tuck as I have had 4 kids and above my bikini line is flabby, but in all ...
A: Yes it can be done Gail. But you already mentioned it, you need a tummy tuck. All the skin is ...
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| best way to eliminate naso-labial folds | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I am a 36 year old woman with fairly deep naso-labial folds that i would like to have removed. What ...
A: Fat grafting is an art and little since behind it. It is very difficult to predict how much would ...
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| Encapsulation after lift and silicone implants | 7/27/2009 |
Q: After having a child and breast feeding I had what my Dr called atrophied ptotic breasts. I had a ...
A: It really depends on how firm your encapsulation is. At times if it is caught early enough, the ...
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| abdominoplasty | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My surgery was 12 days ago.I have been up and about everyday yet I still am unable to stand erect. ...
A: It really depends from patient to patient. It does take time, and it just means your plastic ...
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| scarred arm lift | 7/26/2009 |
Q: A year ago I had an arm lift and abdominoplasty. I had MRSA on the elbow a week after the J.P. drain ...
A: Not unless your are sick right now and having symptoms. MRSA is staph infection and everyone gets ...
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| swelling/fluid retention | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I had textured silicone implants done apx 8 years ago, and recently noticed swelling on my right ...
A: I highly doubt fluid retention, especially 8 years out. You probably are developed or have ...
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| Breast lift with implant exchange | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My current implants are almost 20 years old. I am planning to replace them and get a lift at the ...
A: There are some surgeons that do not feel comfortable doing a remove and replace and lift at the same ...
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| recovery from Breast surgery | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I had 340cc implants put in 8 weeks ago to take me from a 32B to a 32DD.I'm 23 and the healing has ...
A: Yes they will drop over time and it will be about 4 months before you reach your final result. As ...
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| Dermoid cyst of eyebrow? | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have taken my 14 month old daughter to a opthamologist that we were referred to by her Dr and he ...
A: I would recommend a plastic surgeon. A plastic surgeon would and knows how and where to place the ...
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| Dermoid cyst of eyebrow? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have taken my 14 month old daughter to a opthamologist that we were referred to by her Dr and he ...
A: When these swellings are in the midline of the face or head, we usually want a CT scan to make sure ...
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| Systemic pain from 4/14/08 abdominoplasty | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Let me tell you succinctly why I’m writing - if you need more details I’ll provide them. I had an ...
A: What you complain about is very unusual as this I have not heard of. I am wondering what you mean ...
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| rhinoplasty and chin job | 7/13/2009 |
Q: ive just had both a nose job and a chin job last month, the doctor elevated my nose upwards and ...
A: Difficult to say right now, it may be normal and have to see if it resolves with time. Sometimes ...
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| breast augmentation | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I had my old (23 years) silicone breast implants replaced in 12/08. In March 09 I noticed the left ...
A: Ok, I would use your plastic surgeons judgement on what needs to be done. If he thinks alloderm ...
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| breast augmentation | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I had my old (23 years) silicone breast implants replaced in 12/08. In March 09 I noticed the left ...
A: I am a bit puzzled here because this just doesnt all sound correct to me. Doing a capsulotomy ...
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| Bikini Ready? | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I'm almost 3 weeks status post breast aug and tummy tuck. I've been religiously (24/7) wearing the ...
A: Glad you are happy with your result. If you were my patient I would tell you it is too early to be ...
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| DOG EAR | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Esmailian, I underwent a mastopexy 4 weeks ago. the problem is i have an dog ear under my left ...
A: I wouldnt as most plastic surgeons consider a dog ear a "postoperative problem". There are a lot ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck two months ago which seemed to go very well. However, I have had a problem with ...
A: Not an uncommon issue, it will resolve but with time. I generally recommend to my patients to buy ...
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| tummy tuck | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 12/2007 a year later I noticed my belly button leaking now there is something ...
A: Serious to the extent that you should see your plastic surgery. You may be having one of the ...
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| Cheekbone and cheek questions | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I had the lump surgically removed a year and half ago and the surgeon scraped away some of the ...
A: Either one is a good option. Neither are permanent though. Visit with your plastic surgeon and see ...
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| My upper lips is to short | 6/20/2009 |
Q: My upper lip has always been to short. I have never been able to close my mouth properly . Is there ...
A: Possbily, I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for this. There is a muscle that goes from ...
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| cyst on cheek | 6/18/2009 |
Q: ive suffered from cysts for a few year now, ive had little ones removed from my forehead but theres ...
A: I dont think you need a skin graft, probably just an excision. Why they keep coming back is that by ...
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| Thick skin | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have searched the internet for an answer and find that I may have came to the right place at last! ...
A: It may sound like you have rhinophyma. Laser surgery may be an option, so can be tangential ...
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| drasticly uneven swelling post breast augmentation | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I just had subglandular breast augmentation (330 silicone mod profile) surgery on 6/5/09 and noticed ...
A: No I dont think that would be a reason. Sometimes one side may take a bit longer to settle than the ...
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| using roaccutane after breast augmentation | 6/14/2009 |
Q: my question is that i had a breast augmentation surgery before 4 months, and I'm planning to start ...
A: Rana There is not much data with accutane and breast augmentation. I would discuss this with your ...
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| breast implants | 6/10/2009 |
Q: First of all thank you for your time! I am in my early 20s and I have a 10 month old baby. I loved ...
A: Jamie it really depends how your breasts are now after breast feeding. If they are tight back onto ...
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| muscle repair failure | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I had a tt on 2/23/09. Standing I look very flat, but when I bend over, my tummy hangs. If ps didn't ...
A: Sounds like you have excess skin still and not so much the muscle repair. It can all be fixed, just ...
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| Seromas | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I had liposuction recently and have fluid build up that my doctor is draining on a consistent basis. ...
A: Seromas can happend after liposuction and the treatment is what you are having done. So yes scar ...
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| Hernia and tummy tuck | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have had two babies and my last baby streched me so much it caused an abdominal hernia. I had it ...
A: Yes, it can be done. Make sure the plastic surgeon you see is board certified plastic surgeon and ...
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| Breast lift | 6/1/2009 |
Q: In doing a breast lift what does it consist of? do you have to increase the size of the breast with ...
A: Rosita, A breast lift consist of cutting out some skin, moving the nipple and areola complex to a ...
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| Med school and plastic surgery | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I really appreciate your time and help with my question. I just finished my first year at the ...
A: Any medical school you get into in the US is good. You need to increase your GPA and score well on ...
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| fibercystic problems | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have had painful breasts since I can remember. During the time of about one week before my ...
A: There is no direct link. You are talking about doing a subcutaneous mastectomy to remove the breast ...
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| Ubelicall hernia and diastasis recti | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My wife went to a surgeon today because she has an umbilical hernia and diastasis recti. He want to ...
A: No, diastasis recti is not covered by insurance and is a cosmetic issue. This is usually addressed ...
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| breast augmentation | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and barely an A cup. I don't even think I have a size, unless there is something ...
A: Pro bono breast augmentation will never happen. There is the cost of implants, the anesthesiologist ...
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| Belly button closing up | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck about 9 months ago and had scarring around belly button and battled the scaring ...
A: If it is smaller than a pea then you will likely need to have a recision. It will consist of ...
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| implant removel | 5/11/2009 |
Q: "i was Acup before augmentation. i got 400cc hight profile under the muscles gel implants for ...
A: The issue is that you had fairly large implants that are high profile and no breast tissue before so ...
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| Breast lift and augmentation revision | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I had a breast lift and augmentation done in 2006 after massive weight loss. I asked to be a perky ...
A: Communication is key and it may be so that you need to find a new plastic surgeon. Photos are ...
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| breast reduction | 5/3/2009 |
Q: i want to have a breast reduction.im a 36dd. i want to be a c.but im so scared to have it,ive never ...
A: Breast reduction is not a painful operation. Any operation has its risks and also benefits. ...
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| X-Ray To Determine Deviated Septum | 5/2/2009 |
Q: A month ago I had surgery to repair a deviated septum with some cosmetic work done at the same time. ...
A: Xrays of the nose are generally useless, specially for th septum. Deviated septum is a clinical ...
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| post abdominalplasty | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am 8 weeks post op tummy tuck. I have hard knots in the center of my abdomin over my incision. ...
A: What you feel at the incision is likely scar formation that may take some time to mature....months ...
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| neck lift | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I first had a neck lift in 01 and the doctor also dis mid face, which i did not expect. The right ...
A: I cant really comment on this as I am having a difficult time trying to figure out what is exactly ...
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| Part 2How much is a skin graft?Please. | 4/27/2009 |
Q: -I couldnt send this as a follow up- I attach 4 pictures (Left and right ear). Can health insurance ...
A: No insurance would likely not cover it as it appears to be more cosmetic. Quite honestly, the ...
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| Drains After Central Body Lift w/Belt Lipectomy | 4/26/2009 |
Q: Dr. Esmailian, I had a body lift with belt lipectomy on March 27th. I had four drains placed during ...
A: And congrats on your surgery. That does not necessarily mean anything. The only thing you can ...
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| eye fat | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have eye fat in the corner of my eye. How is the best way to remove it? Is surgery my only option?
A: I am assuming the fat you are talking about is the bulging you have just below the lower eyelid. If ...
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| Nipple pain after reduction | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I had a reduction years ago. Very happy with results except for one thing. After about 3 years I ...
A: Nipple hypersensitivity may happen after breast reduction, but somewhat unusual for it to happen ...
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| How much is a skin graft?Please. | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am 26.I was born with a cavernous hemangioma in my left ear and it was removed when I was 11, by ...
A: I am not sure if a skin graft would solve your issue. A skin graft needs to survive off of where ...
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| breast infection | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction on May 12, 2008. I'm not sure the surgery went well from the beginning. My ...
A: Sorry to hear about your issues. I would just explain everything you have to me to them and also it ...
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| Scar Removal | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old little cousin recently had surgery on her leg after putting it through a glass door. ...
A: There are all the over the counter medication such as Scarguard and Mederma. I would generally wait ...
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| Skin Graft | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have carbuncles under my armits, they have been there for about 5 years. Over the course of that ...
A: They are called hidradenitis suppuritiva. Excision and skin grafting is the traditional approach. ...
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| thoughts of a tummy tuck | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I am a 28 year old female, size 14, and 5'2". I do not have children and want to hopefully within ...
A: That is a difficult question something that you may need to make a decision on by yourself. But ...
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| tummy tuck trouble | 3/31/2009 |
Q: About four years ago i lost about 40kg to go from 95kg to 55kg. (I am 19 and 170cm) as a result of ...
A: Kate, I am sorry to here what is going on. Fortunately, it is fixable. It sounds like what you ...
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| i need your help | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i don't know where else to turn anymore. i have lost over 115 pounds, have about 35 to go, but i ...
A: Unfortunately it would be unlikely for you to find a plastic surgeon willing to provide the above ...
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| i need your help | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i don't know where else to turn anymore. i have lost over 115 pounds, have about 35 to go, but i ...
A: Congratulations on your recent weight loss. Unfortunately, after massive weight loss, there is lots ...
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| Nipple sensitivity after breast reduction/lift | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction/lift approx. 3 1/2 months ago. The technique used was a strip of material ...
A: This is difficult to say, just like what your surgeon said, you may take longer. Some patients have ...
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| problems still from 12/30 surgery | 3/9/2009 |
Q: On 12/30 I had a panniculectomy/abdominoplasty and bilateral maxtoplexy. This followed a WLS several ...
A: Sorry to hear what has been going on Jerri. But it sounds as though you still have residual old ...
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| local with iv | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am going to have breast aug. With local and iv sedation. I need to know if I stopped taking ...
A: I dont know the answer to your question but I am a bit concerned with the local with IV ...
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| Burn Reconstructive Surgery | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I was burned by hot bacon grease fresh out of the microwave when I was 18 months old. I am 25 years ...
A: Sorry to hear your unfortunate circumstance. Burn reconstruction is usually very difficult because ...
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| breast reduction dehiscence | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Dr, Esmailian, I had a breast reduction on 2/12/09 and have a large wound separation under the ...
A: as I always appreciate it when pictures are included. I would actually not really consider this a ...
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| post breast reduction pain | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction and lift on 2/18. I am thrilled with the results, however, I have had to ...
A: Your pain sounds somewhat unusual for a breast reduction. Usually breast reduction is not a very ...
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| Fat necrosis after combined lipo and abdominoplasty | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I had combined procedure abdominoplasty with lipo and ended up with infection,exessive seroma skin ...
A: There may be many reasons why this happened and I can speculate on why it happened, but this is a ...
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| Breast Seroma question | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I had my old silcon implants removed recently(rupture and capsular contraction) and replaced with ...
A: There isnt much that you can or cant do. I would ask your surgeon to recommend someone. He should ...
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| Breast Seroma question | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I had my old silcon implants removed recently(rupture and capsular contraction) and replaced with ...
A: Sure, It is usually done by a radiologist in the hospital. They use and ultrasound to identify ...
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| Is Ripping/Tearing of Breast Tissue normal after a breast augmentation? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I had breast implants placed above the muscle and place through under my boob. When I woke up I was ...
A: It is hard to say what is going on as what you are describing is unusual. Therefore, I would just ...
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| abdominalplasty | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I had abdominalplasty and lipo of my flanks. 2/14/08 I had problems with seroma it was drained with ...
A: That is a little unusual. It is normal to have changes up to 1 years time. It is just that the ...
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| large lump by belly button | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I had abdominalplasty and umbilical hernia repair on September 5, 2008. Really no complications. I ...
A: It is possible that it is a seroma again. Sometimes seromas return and may need to be aspirated ...
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| rhinoplasty | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i had a rhinoplasty 6 months ago ........and now my nose look like hell .....even much worst than it ...
A: I would address your concerns to your doctor. Your doctor would be best to address your concerns, ...
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| Skin between chin and neck | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am a 65 year old man, somewhat overweight, but it doesn't show in my face or neck. However, in ...
A: This is usually addressed by doing a neck lift or facelift. If it is just the area under your chin ...
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| Complications from tummy tuck | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I had a "tummy tuck" on the 29th of September. At my two week check up, I pointed out a lump to my ...
A: I am sorry you are feeling the way you are. It is not uncommon to take a few months before ...
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| breast lump with implants | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have saline breast implants for 3 years and found a hard lump, the size of a peanut M&M about an ...
A: I would not assume that it is the valve. All saline implants have valves so it doesnt matter which ...
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| sore throat prior to surgery for breast augentation | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I am booked in for a breast augmentation on february 17th. 3 days ago i developed a sore throat. ...
A: As long as your sore throat is gone and you do not feel ill, I would say you are okay for surgery. ...
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| DISSOLVEABLE STITCHES | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I'm 8 WEEKS POST OP FORM A FULL TUMMY TUCK WITH MR AND I HAVE HAD STITCHES BREAKING THROUGH MY SCAR ...
A: You pain is unlikely due to the stitches breaking through. It is likely the nerve regenerating. ...
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| breast implants | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I feel like my dr. pressured me at the last minute to go for these high-profile implants. I was ...
A: I would assume they were saline, and yes they were on the market. And not there is no kickback. ...
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| Abdominoplasty after surgery black skin | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Dr.E I had a abdominoplasty about 6 weeks ago, I am a slow healing person for what I have read. ...
A: I would assume the black skin is at the bottom of your abdomen in the midline. You have skin ...
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| Alloderm and breast implant revision for rippling | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have saline breast implants under the skin; my muscle tissue was determined to be too dense to ...
A: I would use alloderm as a last resort for revision surgery. As it is a foreign substance and is ...
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| buccal fat extraction | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old, and had buccal fat extraction done to me 3 1/2 months ago. As the procedure is ...
A: Jay I would recommend just holding off on any further procedures. Take your time in making a ...
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| Seroma after Tummytuck and Liposuction | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 49 year old female. Four and a half years ago I had a tummy tuck and liposuction performed ...
A: Yes that does sound feasible and is usually the last resort, because it involves a surgery. ...
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| Puffy nipple | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Is there a simple nipple surgery for puffy nipple in men other than doing the liposuction.
A: You mostly likely are talking about gynecomastia. The solutions are to perform liposuction of the ...
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| Seroma after Tummytuck and Liposuction | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am a 49 year old female. Four and a half years ago I had a tummy tuck and liposuction performed ...
A: Sorry for your very rare situation. Cutting out a seroma I cant comment on because I have not ever ...
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| Breast Reduction Justification | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My wife had been recommended by 2 different Drs. to get a breast reduction (she is 43). We have a ...
A: You will have to see a plastic surgeon and take it from there. The plastic surgeon will put in a ...
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| 4 weeks post-op Tummy Tuck and still draining? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am 4 weeks post-op and still have 1 Jackson-Pratt drain! My daily output is between 30-40cc of ...
A: It is an unfortunate thing that can happen, but it really has nothing to do with your healing ...
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| Breast reduction pain 6 years after | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I am 51 years old ,my breast reduction was back in Oct. 2003. My left breast has been hurting ever ...
A: I am sorry to hear that Nona. Unfortunately as you have explained here, it sounds to me that all ...
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| Nasolabial Folds men | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I'm 21 years old and I recently lost a lot of weight but I've noticed that now my nasolabial folds ...
A: What you may have read is called a mid-face lift. It lifts the fat pad that sits above the ...
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| heel pain | 1/4/2009 |
Q: ive been suffering from heel pain for years now. In a vain attempt to solve the pain, i iced by ...
A: I dont think silicone would work. It is a very difficult problem. Recently I treated a patient ...
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| What it takes to be a plastic surgeon | 1/1/2009 |
Q: What does it take to be a plastic surgeon? How much school work? What schools can be planned out for ...
A: I dont know where you are in the process of your education but it is outlined here. You will have 4 ...
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| Unbalanced Asymmetrical Gynecomastia Surgery | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I´m having problems with a cavity under my nipple where the gland and tissue was removed. I´m in ...
A: 2 weeks post op is very early to comment on how things will shape. But that is one of the risks ...
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| Breast implant removal and/or replacement | 12/28/2008 |
Q: My 300cc silicon breast implants (of 17 years) ruptured and I went to a surgeon to have them ...
A: You have had one tough course after another. What I would recommend is just remove both an let it ...
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| Chin and Jaw Asymmetry | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Dr. Esmailian, Thank you for taking the time to review my question. My question regards facial ...
A: I dont know if it is or isnt an optical illusion. But what I would say is that if it appears to you ...
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| rhinoplasty | 12/4/2008 |
Q: 3 months ago i have a rhinoplasty .......there is a significant improvement in the shape of my nose ...
A: It takes about 6 months before a lot of the swelling subsides, but at 3 months you should have a ...
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| Amputation of the distal phalanx | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Esmailian, My question is regarding a past amputation of the distal phalanx on my right index ...
A: This is very interesting and yes I would get it checked out by a hand surgeon as soon as you can. ...
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| Ptosis surgery | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Dr. Esmailian, Thank you for your time. I am 32 years old and have an upper eyelid that is ...
A: You will likely require upper eyelid surgery called blepharoplasty +/- browlift. You can visit my ...
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| Rhinoplasty - 1 year after the operation | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Esmailiam, It's been a bit more than a year since my rhino and I feel that so far, my nose has ...
A: You may need to examined, but you may have cause some kind of damage, difficult to say. Anyhow, ...
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| Plastic Surgery | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old female who is reluctant to undergo a nose plastic surgery. In your opinion, what ...
A: Really you have to say to yourself that you truly are not happy with the nose you have and would be ...
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| Should i follow a career in law or medicine?? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am currently a junior in High school in NY with a 94% avg. I am really interested in both ...
A: I cant really guide you here as this is a decision you and only you can make. I would consider ...
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| tummy tuck after hernia repair with mesh | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I had an umbilical hernia repair with mesh a year ago. Is it possible to get a tummy tuck now? Does ...
A: Yes, possible to do a tummy tuck. The length of the scar does depend on how much skin needs to be ...
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| Rhinoplasty panic | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am very worried cos I have just had a rhinoplasty operation in Poland.I'm from Ireland.I think it ...
A: I dont know how you can tell how things look one day out from the surgery, with all the tape and ...
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| Rhinoplasy | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to ask you a few things about the side affects of Rhinoplasty. Lately, I have been ...
A: Any time you under go anesthesia there is the risk of death. As long as you are young and healthy ...
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| lumps after ba | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I had a breast augmentation and lift in February this year. I have had pain in my right breast for a ...
A: Usually it is "normal healing process" to have some burning and tingling for the first 6 months and ...
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| Seroma complications | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I had an abdominalplasty several years ago. Primarily for removal of "fatty" tumors (one which was a ...
A: sound like you have been thru a lot. A few things, tetracycline does not give an infection, it is ...
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| 3 months post Tummy Tuck | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck a lil over 3 months ago & I now have dog ears. My question is this...does ...
A: Dog ears happen because there is excess skin left over. We sometimes leave them because they may ...
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| Recontruction and tummy tuck problems | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I had recontruction(breast cancer,kept skin and nipples) and a tummy tuck..8 months later problems ...
A: You basically had scarring which is part of any surgery. Some people have more others less. Not ...
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| Breast Lift with implant exchange | 9/28/2008 |
Q: The implants in were 325cc and I had them swapped out to 267 but with a lift and was wanting to be a ...
A: You are rather earlier in the process. I generally say you have to wait about 4 months to be able ...
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| seroma | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck and lypo 3 years ago. I developed a seroma a few days after the drains were ...
A: Unlikely that the sarcoidosis is a result of the tummy tuck or the seroma, very very unlikely. If ...
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| Liposuction back and foreheadslift | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Good morning I have been thinking for a while to do liposuction and a forehead lift. The forehead ...
A: You are correct, liposuction in patients that are older and already have loose skin is not always ...
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| paralysed lip | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Mr. Farbod Esmailian, It's been nearly 2 weeks since I've had rhinoplasty, chin reduction and cheek ...
A: Not sure exactly what is going. You are pretty early in the recovery therefore swelling could be ...
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| Septoplasty / Rhinoplasty | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I had surgery on my nose about 9 days ago. I have a splint on my nose and my packing has already ...
A: Pain is normal part of the surgery. Not exactly sure what the pain you are having is precisely from ...
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| slow healing/open wound after breast reduction surgery | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I had breast reduc. surgery 8 weeks ago. I am a smoker, and, unfortunately, I didn't quit. I ...
A: The wound has to take time to heal. The healing process is a lot slower in patients who have smoked ...
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| breast implants | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I had smooth round saline implants placed in 5 weeks ago. They have not yet started to drop. I was ...
A: It takes about 4 months for the breasts to settle. Massage is very important during this time. The ...
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| breast lift implant placement | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I had my original breast augment 4 years ago, had 375cc placed under the muscle, however as I am an ...
A: I dont think there is any reason. It is just a risky operation to do now. The surgeon has to be ...
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| Mini-Tummy Tuck Hematoma/Possibly IUD Related? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am 5 weeks post op from a mini tummy tuck with lipo. I developed a hematoma about one week post ...
A: I dont know much about Mirena IUD but my guess would be not it doesnt thin your blood, and birth ...
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| Dramatic nose changes | 9/17/2008 |
Q: what are the realstic expectations one can have on a "normal" nose? i read your other answer and you ...
A: There is only so much that can be done. You should not imagine it being like some one else because ...
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| propofol | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am going to have a procedure done using propofol. It is a new drug to me and I am unsure and ...
A: Profol as you can google it is not a new drug. Has been around for some time. It will basically ...
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| Post Drainage \Hematoma Left Breast | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how long it would take for my breast to be healed after I had a second surgery to ...
A: It will take a few weeks for the swelling to subside, a bit longer than it would have originally. ...
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| smart lipo post proceedure | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Two weeks after the smart lipo proceedure on abdomen, hips and upper tummy, I began to run a fever ...
A: I am not sure why you are having fever that high. Hematoma alone does not give fever, unless it is ...
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| Consultation money | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I would like to visit many plastic surgeons to ask them about realistic expectations, and basically ...
A: Our office does not charge for a consultation, but I do know there are offices that do. The ...
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| smart lipo post proceedure | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Two weeks after the smart lipo proceedure on abdomen, hips and upper tummy, I began to run a fever ...
A: Antibiotic is good. Depends on how big the hematoma gets. If it is compromising the overlying skin ...
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| breast reduction issue | 9/4/2008 |
Q: It's has been 3 weeks since my breast reduction surgery and my left breast is not healing right. ...
A: Stacey, Thanks for the picture as it helps out a lot. You have some skin loss which is ...
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| Breast Implants | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old girl and I'm planning to get breast implants to make my boobs bigger. I have a ...
A: That will be difficult order as there are nurses, scrub tech, and anesthesiologis in the room. So ...
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| chin sugery | 8/29/2008 |
Q: when you have geneioplasty where your tip of chin is cut and bought forward an amount (3mm) can you ...
A: A sliding genioplasty simply moves the chin forward and will give a stronger chin. By longer, I am ...
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| lower bleph surgery | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Are tear troughs difficult to fix through surgery. I have no wrinkling under my eye but would like ...
A: In general, at least in my hands, fat injections are temporary. I feel that fat injection in the ...
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| breast implant revision | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have breast implants, ten years ago, 350 cc saline under the muscle ...
A: You could go down a bit on the size, but in general since you have breast fed and had 3 children the ...
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| Uneven breast after surgery | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I had 450cc breast implants put in a couple weeks ago and am not pleased. One of my breast fills ...
A: Given that you are couple of weeks out, you are very early. I generally wait until about 4 months ...
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| Breast Implants & Full Tummy tuck | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My niece has just last week undergone both and the left breast is very much enlarged and all abdomen ...
A: Most doctors that I know of in the U.S. apply an abdominal binder to the area for the first 6 weeks ...
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| Tummy tuck wounds | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I had a Tummy tuck in July 08. My incision above my pubic area seems to be separating. The other ...
A: Sorry to hear about your unfortunate complication. My questions would be: Is the doctor not seeing ...
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| bumpy nose | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a bumpy nose.its not big but my nose its not straight anymore. it wasnt like that before. it ...
A: My question would be did you have any nose surgery before? Also, did you break your nose. I dont ...
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| breasts | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i was just wondering that if i lose weight and tone up aain would this effect the size of my ...
A: That is a very good question. One I get asked all the time by my patients. It really depends how ...
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| IMG Trouble | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Esmailian, I am a medical student finishing my medical school in Mexico City, I am in a privileged ...
A: Alberto, Thanks for the email. The first thing is to ace USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. Then place your ...
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| scar | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I recently received electrocoagulation on my face to remove to 2 flat warts. The warts were rooted ...
A: Unfortunately it is difficult to predict wound healing since everyone is very different and everyone ...
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| Breast Reduction Concern | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I just recently had a breast reduction 2 weeks and a couple days ago. One of the doctors told my mom ...
A: I feel that it really does not make that much difference when the tape is taken off. The breast ...
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| LOWER LID BLEPH | 7/28/2008 |
Q: i had lower lid surgery 3 weeks ago i still have some swelling which i was told is normal . i ...
A: I am not sure exactly where the wrinkling is, but I would listen to your surgeon. It is way to ...
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| serious problems after rhinoplasty | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Iam exactly 1 year post op and since now i have exprienced something awful. 2 months after my ...
A: Bogdan, I assume the swelling you are talking about is external. It usually takes about 1 year ...
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| LOWER LID BLEPH | 7/27/2008 |
Q: i had lower lid surgery 3 weeks ago i still have some swelling which i was told is normal . i ...
A: Chi, I usually tell me patients that it takes about 6 weeks until the edema goes away. The ...
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| Lowering the eyebrows and nose job limitations | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have very high, weak, almost feminine browline, and I am a man. As a result, my eyes are actually ...
A: I have not heard of that but I would assume that a surgeon would be able to build up the brow ridge. ...
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| Pregnancy after a tummy tuck | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have been reading several answers to the Pregnancy after a tummy tuck question. And I was ...
A: In general, there is not any mesh placed during a tummy tuck. The layer over the muscles called the ...
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| Lowering the eyebrows and nose job limitations | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have very high, weak, almost feminine browline, and I am a man. As a result, my eyes are actually ...
A: This is not a common question asked but I would suppose that the brow can be lowered. Usually we ...
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| face | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i had scalpel wire (diamond wire surgery) to area around mouth 3 weeks ago and now i have a lumpy ...
A: I am assuming that you have perioral (around the mouth) dermabrasion. Correct me if I am incorrect, ...
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